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The Science Behind The Sewing Machine Sewing machines have only been around for the last 150 years or so, but they have made a huge difference in all of our lives. Before sewing machines were invented people would have to make clothes from scratch or pay tailors

Embroidery Machine Tips & Techniques Embroidery machines can appear quite complicated if you aren’t used to them. There is so much jargon in online descriptions and long complicated instructions which makes the whole embroidery process more confusing than it needs to be. If you are interested in

Setting Up To Sew! Maybe you’ve had a sewing machine lurking in storage for ages, or perhaps you’ve just bought the machine and you’re looking to use it for the first time, but either way there is a problem. You have the machine, but you don’t know

The History Of The Sewing Machine The question of when the sewing machine was invented or who invented it is a subject of debate because there were a few machines invented during the industrial revolution which may or may not fit the description. Do you accredit the

If you’re reading this then chances are you’re looking to invest in a sewing machine. Perhaps you’re a first time buyer, maybe you’re looking to upgrade or you could be a seasoned expert looking to expand your sewing machine collection but whatever your motivation for reading this

If you’re looking to buy your first sewing machine then you’re probably not interested in spending thousands of pounds on something you’re not sure you’ll even use that much. You’ll need a reliable, functional, easy to use sewing machine which has enough features to get you started

Sewing machines come in many shapes and sizes. Some people swear by the larger, bulkier models and it’s true that they have the advantage of being able to handle more difficult tasks and those with metal internal parts do tend to last longer, but the truth is

Searching for the perfect sewing machine is never easy. There are almost too many options to choose from and with so many different reviews saying that this one sewing machine is the best option only exacerbates things, especially if this is your first sewing machine or if

Top 3 Embroidery & Dress Making Sewing Machines If you’re reading this it means your looking into embroidery and/or dress making so you have a pretty good idea of what you want to use the machine for, but there are still a few things you need to

Best Beginner Sewing Machines The art of sewing has become extremely under-utilised in recent years, with the general stereotype of only grannies using such machines. Despite the fact that the stereotype is grossly incorrect, the ability to sew is one that can very much be helpful in life. Luckily,